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Before the world economic summit in Scotland last summer, the science academies of the G8 countries issued a statement stressing the "fundamental importance of science, technology and innovation in tackling a wide range of problems facing Africa."
Scientific expertise is particularly needed for the harnessing of that continent's vast natural resources as a force for economic growth. To foster that expertise, Penn State geophysicist Andrew Nyblade and colleagues in South Africa recently launched AfricaArray, a 20-year initiative to train and educate Africans in scientific fields vital to natural resource development.
"The primary goal is education," Nyblade says. Initially, AfricaArray will focus on developing the geophysics program at the University of Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa, a founding partner along with Penn State. It will then expand educational programs to other universities across the continent. African students will be allowed to work for up to 6 months per year at affiliated universities outside Africa, Nyblade says.
But AfricaArray also has an important research goal: To improve and update the seismic network spanning the African continent. That network, Nyblade says, is an unevenly spaced grid of outdated sensors, with large areas still uncovered. The researchers hope both to upgrade existing facilities and to build new observatories that may eventually include other kinds of geophysical and environmental sensors.
An improved seismic network would help mitigate earthquake disasters related to mining, a problem which claims many lives each year in South Africa, Nyblade says. "There are also geophysical features in the crust that are of potential economic value. Seismic data can be used for locating these, as well as water resources."
Such data should also finally solve one of the important mysteries of geophysics: the exact nature of the so-called African superplume, a large hotspot in the mantle beneath eastern and southern Africa. According to Nyblade, the superplume is "the biggest seismic anomaly anywhere. It's a first-order feature on our planet."
AfricaArray is being run under the auspices of the Alliance for Earth Sciences, Engineering
and Development in Africa, and was recently awarded $3 million from the National Science Foundation, and additional core funding from the South African National Research Foundation. Nyblade and his African colleagues are currently seeking additional governmental and industrial support.
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Do disasters draw attention in big cities? In some cases, not much, according to this video. I'm not saying this is real or anything, but let's compare it to Western-style "terror" events.
Although a bus has apparently exploded and burst into flames, traffic continues on smoothly, bikers, buses and cars all move on time - apparently missing no beats as they rush to their various destinations; and one man early on just plugs his ears and walks away.
full link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6n89WQBcuc
A little different, I'd say, from the mayhem, panic and balls-to-the-wall mania that supposedly happens during fiery urban explosions. If this resembled one of the fake terrorist hoaxes of recent years, we might be seeing a lot more flashing lights, awe-struck, crying individuals and perhaps someone waving around like a lunatic or spitting their story out like a performance artist. Instead, people seem to be behaving kind of normally ... maybe how people really behave when something mildly interesting but not life-changing happens.
Calm. Nonplussed. Probably obedient to the slightest show of authority.
So what exactly are terror events allegedly supposed to do to our psyche again? "Mess us up"? "Destroy the economy"?
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Millions of Americans have disorders of balance they describe as dizziness/vertigo. What can be difficult for both a patient and their doctor is that dizziness is a subjective term. For some people, dizziness/vertigo is a feeling of unsteadiness, while others can experience the whole room spinning around them. Many times in our Minnesota clinics, we have patients that can't quite explain what they are feeling, but they just know there is something different. Dizziness/vertigo can affect a person's independence, ability to work, and their quality of life. A lot of people say they feel dizzy, but what they are really feeling is an unsteadiness on their feet. Dizziness and balance disorders may also lead to other problems including fatigue, difficulty walking, depression, or disinterest in everyday activities. Generally, if someone has feelings of nausea, wooziness, and a sensation of spinning, this is usually referred to as vertigo. A common vertigo condition called Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) is often the cause and can be treated with just a few appointments.
Some experts believe that more than 40 percent of Americans will experience dizziness/vertigo that is serious enough to go to a doctor. Even dizziness that seems minor, if undiagnosed, may be a signal of underlying disorders. Dizziness/vertigo problems are among the most common reasons that older adults seek help from a doctor. Many people are surprised to learn that the source of their dizziness may be because of an inner ear or vestibular problem. Dizziness due to a vestibular dysfunction are reported in about 9 percent of the population who are 65 years of age or older. Fall-related injuries due to dizziness or imbalance such as breaking (or fracturing) a hip are a leading cause of death and disability in older individuals. Some dizziness and balance conditions are also due to neurological conditions like Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, Brainstem strokes (TIA), and Cervical vertigo. Other miscellaneous conditions that cause dizziness and balance problems can be psychological disturbances, post-traumatic vertigo, and post-partum vertigo.
Dizziness and balance disorders are serious. The most important thing you can do if you think you have a balance disorder is to have a comprehensive medical evaluation to understand what is causing your dizziness/vertigo or balance problem. Before going to see your doctor, make notes on the feelings and sensations you feel during a "dizzy" episode. This will help your doctor make a more accurate initial diagnosis before recommending further treatment. When in your doctor's office, it's important to describe the feelings and sensations you feel during a "dizzy" spell very accurately, this is why it's important to take good notes. After describing your symptoms, your doctor my order some diagnostic tests to aid in accurately diagnosing your condition.
After your tests have been completed by an audiologist or technician, they are normally reviewed by your doctor and a treatment plan is established.
If your condition is appropriate, a vestibular rehabilitation program is often prescribed to treat your condition. These programs typically consist of 8-15 therapy visits and patients are normally assigned home exercises to complete alongside the therapy they receive in the clinic. The greatest benefit to patients utilizing this treatment option is that the benefits gained during the course of the rehabilitation program are long-lasting, and many patients that have been on medications for many years can now function normally again without the use of them. This is probably the single greatest advantage to this type of treatment, it offers patients a chance at being active again in their normal life without the use of additional medications.
Some additional statistics about dizziness/balance disorders:
- Dizziness/vertigo is prevalent, with estimates ranging from 1.8% in young adults to more than 30% in the elderly, and causing considerable morbidity and utilization of health services. (1)
- It has been estimated that 65% of individuals older than 60 years of age experience dizziness or loss of balance, often on a daily basis. (2)
- Dizziness/vertigo is a common symptom affecting about 30% of people over the age of 65. (10)
- It has been reported that, in the primary care setting, 70% of elderly patients present with dizziness;1 and that 3,200 per 100,000 new cases per year visit a primary care physician. (3)
- 23-30% of adults have experienced at least one episode of dizziness and 3.5% of adults experience a chronic recurrent episode greater than a one-year duration by age 65. (4)
- Approximately 12.5 million Americans over the age of 65 have a dizziness or balance problem that significantly interferes with their lives. (5, 6)
- There are an estimated 5 to 8 million physician visits for dizziness in the United States each year; dizziness is a primary reason for an office visit in the over 75 age group. (7)
- One in three people will experience dizziness or imbalance during their lifetime. (8)
- In the US, the estimated cost of medical care for patients with balance disorders exceeds $1 billion annually. (8)
- Nonspecific disequilibrium affects about 1/3 of people over the age of 75. (9)
- Dizziness/vertigo can be difficult to diagnose, particularly in elderly persons, in whom it often represents dysfunction in more than one body system. (1)
- Many cases of dizziness/vertigo are actually neurological. (7)
- In a study involving 96 asymptomatic controls and 149 dizzy subjects, ENG failed to discriminate dizzy subjects from controls and failed to differentiate various dizziness syndromes. (11)
(1). Sloan PD, et al. Dizziness: State of the science. Ann Intern Med. May 1, 2001; 134(9 pt 2):823-32.
(2). Hobeika CP. Equilibrium and balance in the elderly. Ear Nose Throat J. August 1999; 78(8):558-62, 565-6.
(3). Sloan, PD (1989). Dizziness in primary care. Results from the national ambulatory medical care survey. J Family Practice 29:33-38.
(4.) Ojala, M (1989). Etiology of dizziness: a neurological and neuro-otological study. Helsinki, University of Helsinki, Academic Dissertation.
(5.) National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, March 1997.
(6). Ator GA. University of Kansas Department of Otolaryngology Division of Otology Talk: Vertigo – Evaluation and Treatment in the Elderly. http://www2.kumc.edu/otolaryngology/otology/VertEldTalk.htm. Accessed Mar 2003.
(7). Desmond, Advance for Audiologists July/August 2000.
(8). University of Virginia Health System, Department of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery, Vestibular & Balance Center. http://www.healthsystem.Virginia.edu/internet/otolaryngology/patient_vbc.cfm. Accessed June 2003.
(9). University of Iowa Health Care. Comprehensive management of vestibular disorders. Currents: Spring 2002, Vol 3, No 2. http://www.uihealthcare.com/news/currents/vol3issue2/03vertigo.html. Accessed Mar 2003.
(10). Colledge N, Lewis S, et al. Magnetic resonance brain imaging in people with dizziness: a comparison with non-dizzy people. J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry. May 2002; 72(5):587-9.
(11). Hajioff D, et al. Is Electronystagmography of diagnostic value in the elderly? Clin Otolaryngol. Feb 2002; 27(1):27-31.


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So, I gathered the parts, built the interior slightly differently, but still with a strong maple core. The ultimate recipient of the guitar (who currently is unaware of what's coming, as it's a gift) apparently is also a fan of the Hofner Ignition (McCartney Beatles violin) bass, which he doesn't have. Once I found this out, I went after 2 Hofner bass pickups and a control panel. Hopefully, this fills the void in a very.. very different way. The best thing about using this with the Falcon is that the control panel features a number of switches, one of them including "SOLO" as an option. After some fine etching and the application of black paint, this is the only Rebel Bass with a "HAN SOLO" option. Please see the pics.
Using the Hofner Ignition style control panel, I had to decide where to mount it. I decided to replace one of the side panels on the ship to preserve the visual aspect of the Falcon- the retro panel might've looked a little too wacky on top, in my opinion. Discretely on the side, while not truly "handy" seemed more tasteful. So, you can see that "I've made a lot of custom modifications myself."
The guitar features brass inserts in the neck to tighten the joint between neck and body, a TUSQ (simulated bone) nut instead of the stock plastic piece, and LED strips in the hyperdrive that accompany the LEDs that originally came mounted in this POTF2 edition Falcon body that I picked up.
The peg head has a simple design based on the ship's body details. The neck plate has a hand painted "Travis Stevens Nerd Crafts Rebel Bass" logo with a comic-esque rendering of the Falcon in flight. The ship itself has been detailed for better movie accuracy. I was even able to keep the landing struts AND the original handle this time!! All of the lights are powered by two C batteries (as came standard on the original and POTF2 toy) and the LED strips in the back by 2 9 volts strapped conveniently into the cockpit for quick replacement.
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How can an RIA build relationships and create community while increasing client loyalty and brand equity in your firm? One important way is to plan thoughtful, well-organized client appreciation events.
My wealth management firm, Private Ocean, has held a wide variety of client appreciation events over the years, from educational seminars with speakers, high-end dinners and even a chartered cruise. What's made the biggest impact, however, is our annual summer picnic. Now in our 8th year, we've continuously upped the ante, starting as a small gathering in a park to a full-fledged celebration at a winery with entertainment, food, and even face painting and exotic animals for the kids. This past year we had over 200 people attend, including our staff and their families.
If you're wondering why we make the commitment to host these events, it's because the ROI of our client appreciation campaigns speaks for itself.
Deepening Relationships Beyond the Boardroom
In a 2012 survey of 390+ financial service professionals by ByAllAccounts, an account aggregation firm, 81% of advisors reported thaty they spend most of their time on client management, communication and service. That means that for all the time spent on back-end work and reporting, we are mostly focused on keeping our clients satisfied and informed. So while our work involves managing our clients' finances, our goal is to help them live fuller lives.
Client appreciation events help convey this all-important message to your clients: that they're more than just accounts and assets to your firm. They are appreciated, respected and, probably the highest compliment of all, they are people you'd hang out with on a Saturday afternoon and introduce to your family. The trust and loyalty that you can build through these events is measurable and yet immeasurable, and it will help create long-term, sustained growth for your business.
Bridging the Gap between Boomers and Millennials
Looking for a way to reach next-gen clients? Invite your clients' family and friends to attend your events. There's no faster way to make a good first impression than when your clients are happy, relaxed and personally engaged with your firm. In the casual setting of a company picnic, your clients' friends can become referrals and their children and grandchildren can become future clients. Build the relationship beyond the client to their personal network, and you'll establish the firm as a trusted family resource for generations to come.
It may sound hard to believe, but being relatable and approachable will often supersede your subject matter expertise as a firm.
Rewarding and Validating Your Employees
Client appreciation events aren't just for your clients. They give your team a front-and-center reminder of why they work so hard all year. These events build powerful connections with your team and the clients they serve that brings out the best in both while easing any tensions that may have developed over time. Moreover, face-time with happy clients is incredibly rewarding, and we've found that our team looks forward to our company picnic as much as our clients do.
So here are my five tips for promoting successful client events:
- Create an Events Page on Your Website
Your events are an extension of your firm's identity and they demonstrate your culture. Listing them on your website gives a surfing prospect or referral a better overall picture of your firm.
- Cover Events in Newsletters
Include information about upcoming events in newsletters and include an easy way to RSVP. After an event, include a recap article with photos and quotes that give your clients a sense of community.
- Put a Stamp on It
Old fashioned, yes, but you know your clients. In addition to email invitations, be sure to send a letter invite to those clients who you know will respond more positively to traditional invitations.
- Promote through a Client Portal
At Private Ocean, our portal features an "Announcements" section which we use to help communicate and promote upcoming events. We post photos from previous years and include a list of activities to entice clients to attend and bring their families.
- Client Meeting Reminders.
Meeting with a client? Be sure to include a reminder for the advisor or client service rep to invite the client to an upcoming event. It sends a positive message and encourages clients to take advantage of what your firm offers outside of the office.
Client appreciation events are a worthwhile investment not only in your clients, but also in the well-being of your firm. You are building community while keeping connected with clients and ensuring new client acquisition opportunities through a memorable experience, which can ultimately be repeated every year with great anticipation and buzz.
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It was an uneven performance in many ways, but the US managed to pull one out of the fire on Friday afternoon by rallying from two down at halftime for a 2-2 draw with Group C foe Slovenia.
The cardiac kids didn't seem to want to do it the easy way. They fell behind early thanks to laziness in team defense and a caught-naked Tim Howard.
Things didn't get better from the conceded goal, either. The 'Nats were outrun, bested in the air, light on ball pressure and seemingly mainlining pointless punts to heal a possession allergy.
Then came intermission, and things drastically changed. The Americans relaxed, made the right changes, dug in deep and chased down the point they needed to look like advancing to the second round with one group game—likely the easiest one—to play.
Having seen their World Cup run flash before their eyes, let's hope the U.S. opt to do it the easy way on Wednesday.
Tim Howard (6.5) - To be blunt, he was left statuesque at the six as Birsa's opener sailed by - I'll assume he'd do something differently given the chance. After that, he was your typical Howard. Though he had no highlight reel stops to make, the late punch away of a slightly deflected Aleksander Radosavljevič drive from distance was comforting.
Steve Cherundolo (6) - It was a quiet day going forward, but the right back kept things tidy on his defensive flank and avoided a caution that would have seen him banned against Algeria.
Jay DeMerit (5) - The pride of Wisconsin again had a far superior second period, but it was more extreme in difference. DeMerit was openly wretched in the first half, then sturdy as can be after the break.
Oguchi Onyewu (6.5) - Yes, he was left hung out to dry on the second goal, but Gooch was generally very solid in the back and clean with the ball.
Carlos Bocanegra (5.5) - The captain played quite conservatively. He made some defensive plays, as expected, but didn't help the team forward much.
Michael Bradley (8) - Through two games, the park ranger has been the best US player. Against Slovenia, he was the best player on the field. I won't waste space going on about his usual traffic direction positives, all on display Friday. What I will do is impress how tricky that equalizer finish was; he got up to it and he hit it just right. That's an easy one to miss, let alone under World Cup lights, and he buried it to rescue advancement hopes.
José Francisco Torres (4) - I was among those who was against starting the Pachuca ace in this game, but there was no gloating as his defensive weaknesses were exposed time and again. Most notably, his utter neglect of Birsa led directly to the opener. What's more, Torres' entire attack contribution consisted of a forced save from a nice free kick.
Landon Donovan (7) - As always, the biggest US star ran his tail off. He wasted a couple of corner kicks, but his biggest restart serve was spot on for the scratched winner. Not everything he tried in attack worked, but like Bradley, he made sure his big chance went into the net. It was authoritative bad-angle finish, to say the least.
Clint Dempsey (5) - It was disappointing enough that he flubbed his line in nearly every attack scene, but there was a troubling lack of defensive hustle on occasion. His off-the-ball runs were helpful, though.
Robbie Findley (5.5) - It wasn't his fault the attack sputtered before the break, but again Findley seemed to lack the needed confidence.
Jozy Altidore (7) - Central defenders simply cannot enjoy playing him. Slovenia's looked like rodeo clowns getting the horns. And after he tired them out, Altidore served up the tourney run-saving equalizer with a clinical knockdown.
Coach Bob Bradley (5) - I'm not going to mince words: Torres had no business starting this game at that position in this formation. The error of it was glaring—and duly punished. He also must take responsibility for the team's flat demeanor in the first half. But he also engineered the comeback with the proper alteration and halftime motivation. You got away with one, coach. Congrats for that.
Maurice Edu (6.5) - After an initial error, the Rangers champ enjoyed 45 minutes of defensive pressure at two positions. Edu also deserved a famous game winner, but a bewildering whistle took care of that for Slovenia.
Benny Feilhaber (6) - The halftime sub offered more and smarter running, as well as better ball movement. I'm still wondering what would have happened if Feilhaber's restart volley had cleared the defender's back cleanly.
Herculez Gomez (n/a) - Only a couple of touches in his cameo World Cup debut.


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Block Parties must be located within residential zoned areas. Block Parties will only be approved on local residential streets. Arterials, collectors, bus routes or other roadways necessary for traffic safety cannot be blocked off. The most acceptable locations are dead end streets, circle streets, or "T" intersection streets leading to a cul-de-sac.
Each Block Party permit shall be limited to a maximum of one City block in length or to the nearest two roadway intersections where no cross streets exist. Barricade placements shall be at the roadway intersections and no mid-block closures shall be allowed.
Hours of Party:
Maximum length of time allowed will be 6 hours — starting no earlier than 10:00 a.m. and ending no later than 10:00 p.m.
$45.00 - by check only, non-negotiable, payable in advance, when the application is filed, which helps defray the associated cost of barricades, delivery & pickup.
Residential Survey:
Prior to filling out an application for a Block Party, all affected residents adjoining the requested roadway closure MUST be contacted prior to the event and surveyed for approvals. All addresses affected MUST be on the residential survey with Yes/No Approvals or your documented attempts at notifying them.
Application Time:
Return completed application and residential survey to Transportation Division Office at least 2 weeks in advance of said Block Party.
The applicant, in consideration of the permit being granted, agrees to hold harmless the City of Lincoln and its officers and employees from all claims, demands, suits, actions, payments, liability, and judgments, because of bodily injury or property damage caused by an accident arising out of the private use of the street.
The applicant, in further consideration of the permit being granted, agrees to reimburse the City of Lincoln for any and all damage to or loss of City property in his/her possession or in his/her control under this permit. The applicant agrees to clean the permitted area of all paper products, glass, plastic, and trash and debris following the end of the Block Party event. The applicant further agrees to immediately report to the Transportation Division Office of the Transportation and Utilities Department or to the Lincoln Police Department any visible or potential damage to City property which may have occurred during the Block Party event or cleanup actions thereafter.
No Alcoholic Beverages on City Property.
The Transportation and Utilities Department will deliver barricades to the applicants address prior to the Block Party. Applicant shall be responsible to set out and remove all traffic control devices in accordance with the location and time specified on the permit. Transportation and Utilities will then pick up the barricades only from the applicants listed address. Barricades will normally be delivered one day prior to the event and picked up the day after the Block Party. If the Block Party is scheduled during a weekend, barricades will be delivered the Friday before and picked up the following Monday. Transportation and Utilities reserves the right to limit quantities and adjust delivery and pickup times during emergencies, holidays and times of high demand.
The Transportation Division Office will notify you by email upon approval or denial of the application by Transportation and Utilities or the Lincoln Police Department. Upon approval, the Transportation Division will make the necessary contacts within Transportation and Utilities for barricade deliveries and notifications of Street closures to the Lincoln Police Department.
Should you have any other questions concerning this permit request, please contact the: Transportation Division Office 949 West Bond Street, Suite 200 at 402-441-7711, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. M-F.


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U. S. Veteran's that severed on Battleships are being diagnosed with Mesothelioma, Asbestos lung cancer, Asbestosis, and other Asbestos related diseases each year in the U. S. All branches of the U. S. Military used asbestos during the 20th Century with peak years being 1930-1980 because of it fire-retardant properties. Battleships are large multi-gun armed warships that were heavily during World War II and for several decades after in other armed conflicts around the world.
Veterans who worked and served on Battleships were probably exposed to dangerous levels of asbestos found aboard ships. All Navy veterans that served aboard Battleships should speak with a doctor regarding the likelihood that they will one day develop mesothelioma or an asbestos-related disease from their asbestos exposure.
Veterans Have the Right to sue Manufacturers that Exposed them to Asbestos.
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Norfolk Navy Yard in Norfolk, VA
Navy Sailors and shipyard workers were daily exposed to toxic asbestos dust and fibers where they inhaled and ingested them without any protection in their workplace. Families of workers and other government contactors that were exposed to asbestos secondhand are also developing Mesothelioma and other asbestos-related disease.
Malignant Mesothelioma has been linked to workplace asbestos exposure.
The U. S. Armed Forces used asbestos-containing products in ships, aircraft, buildings, military bases, barracks, mess halls, and other military facilities. The Department of Veterans Affairs states that there are over 25 million Americans that have previously served in the U.S. Military. Thousands of U. S. servicemen and women came into contact with asbestos fibers during their tour of service. Many Veterans diagnosed with Mesothelioma have complained that they were not given any warning, training or respiratory protective gear when handling, installing, loading, repairing, or removing asbestos-containing products.
We do not sue the military or the government.
Asbestos related cancers among Veterans are not the fault of the military or even the government. It is the fault of the asbestos manufacturers and companies. Asbestos companies knew of the potential health issues related to asbestos exposure as far back as the 1920's, but knowingly hid this information from the public, the medical community and even the U.S. Military and continued to profit off their deadly asbestos materials.
If you are a Veteran and are suffering from Mesothelioma cancer, you can seek justice from these greedy asbestos manufacturers. It's not unpatriotic to fight back against the big asbestos companies that have exposed you deadly asbestos products.
Veterans injured from asbestos exposure during their service have the right to sue the asbestos companies that produced and sold the asbestos materials and products used by the U. S. Military
Mesothelioma has been linked to asbestos exposure in U. S. Veterans.
Our nationwide toll free number to get help is 800.291.0963
If you or a family member has been diagnosed with Mesothelioma you are going to have a lot of questions about living with Mesothelioma and what legal options you have against asbestos manufacturers and asbestos companies for your asbestos exposure. Mesothelioma is a seriously deadly disease. According to the American Cancer Society with the average survival time for people with Mesothelioma is 4-18 months. Call us TOLL FREE Right now to talk with a live Mesothelioma counselor that can answer many of your questions and give you the peace of mind that you need.
If you have a family member that has died from Mesothelioma cancer you should immediately consult with an experienced Mesothelioma diagnosis lawyer about what compensation may be available to you from asbestos trust funds that now total more than 30 billion dollars.
It is VERY IMPORTANT that you file your Mesothelioma claim within the Statute of Limitations. We have seen many families lose their right to file a lawsuit because their Statute of Limitations had expired while they were grieving. We know it is a tough time to grieve the loss of a loved one, but please do not let your Statute of Limitations expire for filing your Mesothelioma claim. In most states the Statute of Limitations is 2-3 years. Some states have 6 year Statute of Limitations. If you missed your filing date you may still be eligible for funds from some of the asbestos trust funds that go back further than the Statute of Limitations.
Mesothelioma has a long latency period of 10-50 years. Many Veterans, Shipyard Workers, Construction Workers, Power Plant Workers, Mill Workers, Steel Workers, Rail Road Workers, Pipefitters, Insulators, Electricians, and laborers are living in the early stages of a variety of asbestos related diseases. Many Mesothelioma lawyers will not accept asbestosis, asbestos lung cancer, asbestosis, pleural plaques, pleural thickening, colon cancer and esophageal cancer cases.
We have been counseling Veterans and Mesothelioma patients for more than 12 years on the legal and medical sides of Mesothelioma and other asbestos related cancers. A Mesothelioma case can settle in the seven figure range. Be very careful in choosing a Mesothelioma lawyer to represent you and your family. Mesothelioma is highly specialized legal field and having an experienced Veterans Mesothelioma lawyer can make a huge difference in the amount of your settlement.
Mesothelioma cases can take 1-3 years in the busy U. S. Court system. Lawyers for Asbestos companies will try to stretch out the time to settle and some Mesothelioma patients will die during this time. At this point, it will become a Mesothelioma Wrongful Death case. Family members are allowed to seek financial compensation from negligence of asbestos manufacturers for their loss.
Fill out the form to receive a free case evaluation from an experienced mesothelioma counselor that will immediately start processing your request at no cost to you.
Malignant Mesothelioma has been linked to workplace asbestos exposure during military service.
If you have a legal question about a Mesothelioma lawsuit, you don't have to come into our office. Call us, and you'll speak directly to an attorney, and if an attorney is not available, your call will be returned as quickly as possible. Or use our free Mesothelioma case evaluation form located on the right side of this page.
After receiving a Mesothelioma diagnosis, it is common for Mesothelioma patients to seek a second opinion from a mesothelioma doctor that specializes in their type of Mesothelioma cancer. Working with an experienced Mesothelioma doctor that specializes in your unique type of Mesothelioma cancer may give you more treatment options and ensure you will receive optimal medical care for your Mesothelioma diagnosis.
It is also common for Mesothelioma patients to seek a second legal opinion. Over the years many Mesothelioma patients have called us asking if their lawyer is being fair with them on legal fees or they want to change law firms. Getting a second Mesothelioma legal opinion is a wise and prudent thing to do. Call us and we will connect you with an experienced Mesothelioma lawyer that will fight for you! You will need an experienced Mesothelioma lawyer that has experience working with Veterans.
We recommend that you work with a Mesothelioma lawyer that has firsthand experience in settling cases with asbestos companies and asbestos trust funds in each state. The amount of your Mesothelioma settlement will be in direct relation to the experience of your Mesothelioma diagnosis lawyer.
The value of your case will depend on how many asbestos-containing products you were exposed to, the number of identifiable defendants that still exist, your earning capacity, overall health, and your age.
Many Mesothelioma and Asbestos-related claims cases can be resolved without the expense and trauma of going into a courtroom. But some cannot. We help get your case resolved to your satisfaction, in or out of court, as quickly and painlessly as possible. We are here to help your family sort through the legal issues resulting from a diagnosis of Mesothelioma Cancer.
The value of your case will depend on how many asbestos-containing products you were exposed to, the number of identifiable defendants that still exist, your earning capacity, overall health, and your age.
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Instagram announced the company will soon begin using your content to sell targeted advertising products to the highest bidder. Does this bother you? Should it matter? This new policy was announced in the firm's recently published new Terms of Use, which go into effect on Jan. 16, 2013. The language that most irritates users states: "You agree that a business or other entity may pay us to display your username, likeness, photos (along with any associated metadata), and/or actions you take, in connection with paid or sponsored content or promotions, without any compensation to you."
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Now that the contentious 2012 election has finally ended, we get a chance to look back and assess what happened and why. Regardless of who you voted for, it's impossible not to acknowledge that the real winner of the 2012 election was data.
I live in New York City so, as you can imagine, the past week has been anything but normal. Fortunately, I live in a part of the city that was relatively unaffected by Hurricane Sandy, suffering only some knocked down trees and no cable or Internet for a couple days. Compared to many other in the city and surrounding region who are still facing no heat, a lack of electricity and unsafe drinking water—not to mention unspeakable damage from the storm surge—I feel extremely lucky.
Halloween is around the corner, so for this week's post I wanted to turn to a topic that is most definitely apropos: creepy marketing. No, we're not talking about marketing for Halloween. What's creepy marketing, you might ask? Creepy marketing is what happens when personalization goes horribly wrong—when good intentions morph into, well, disturbing communication that has the opposite of its intended effect and, instead of helping a brand push a product or service, sends recipients running for the hills.
Are you familiar with the word "SoMoBiDa"? SoMoBiDa is an abbreviation for Social, Mobile and Big Data—a combination of the three great trends in today's marketing world. In a practical sense, what does SoMoBiDa mean for marketers?
For marketers, attribution is the Holy Grail. For those unfamiliar with the term, attribution means determining what marketing channel or budget was responsible for generating a particular action. Without proper attribution, it's pretty darn difficult to perform any kind of meaningful ROI calculations on your marketing spend. In fact, I wrote another post about attribution earlier this year or so ago titled "The 'A' Word—Learn It, Love It, Live It!," which pointed out that in today's marketing world, attribution isn't always what it's cracked up to be.
If you're a Gex Xer, chances are since you've been in the workforce, for better or for worse you've lived in the shadow of the Baby Boomers. They're the ones who have hired you, fired you … and most certainly always held the best jobs. The more I think about the marketing world, the more I realize that there's an important undercurrent here, one that will have a tremendous impact on Gen X, and quite possibly Gen Y, as well.
A couple weeks ago in my post titled "Wanted: Data-Driven, Digital CMOs," I wrote about the enormous pressure CMOs are finding themselves under as the world digitizes, requiring a new type of leader, one who understands and feels comfortable in the digital space. The result of this changing dynamic has been a dramatic shortening of your average CMO's tenure. I'm not the first to observe this trend—it's been covered in many places over the past few months, including this great article from Fast Company. In response to this post, however, many colleagues have asked me "What does this mean for the rank-and-file marketer?" I thought this was an excellent question; one I've not seen discussed elsewhere.
Like it or not, NBC must accept the fact that its monopoly on broadcast content has been disrupted by the emergence of new technologies, most notably the Internet and the DVR. Instead of creating a business model that leverages and monetizes on this new reality, they've instead tried to ram an old business model down the throats of consumers across the U.S., essentially missing the forest for the trees. As a result, they've pissed off millions of people, devaluing their brand in the process.
There was a time, not so long ago, that the firm's CMO basically acted as the chief brand steward, running a marketing department that focused on maintaining brand equity and making sure the company was sending out the right message to the masses. Data and analytics? They were usually scoffed at … That was the purview of the down-and-dirty world of the direct marketer, right? Direct marketers were the ones who obsessed over response rates, cost per order, lifetime value and so on.
Unless you've been hiding under a rock during the past few years, you've noticed that social media has become the new norm in our lives, both personal and professional. For businesses large and small, what was initially a curiosity has rapidly emerged as a highly effective tool for interacting with their customers and prospects. … As interest and investment in social media continue to grow, it's inevitable that corporate stakeholders and bean counters across corporate America will begin to clamor for marketers to demonstrate ROI …
Today, I've decided to go back to basics. And in the world of direct response marketing, nothing is more basic than the landing page. Having worked in the industry for many years, I can tell you from firsthand knowledge that no campaign can succeed without a Landing Page that converts. This is an indisputable fact. Try launching an email or direct mail campaign with a kick-ass creative that sends people back to the homepage of your wesbsite and see what happens. Inevitably, almost all of your hard-fought leads will evaporate into cyberspace, lost forever, destroying any chance of achieving ROI.
You've probably heard of CRM, right? CRM is old hat. An acronym standing for Customer Relationship Management, the goal of any CRM program is to manage a company's interactions with prospects and customers, while reducing the costs and building customer lifetime value. Now how about CRM's twin sister, CEM? Probably not.
When asked about data security, most marketers simply shrug their shoulders. It's IT's responsibility, right? Wrong. Database security is more than just IT's job. If you're a marketer, it's high time you familiarized yourself with the steps you need to take to safeguard your precious customer and prospect information.
There's quite a bit of talk about Big Data these days across the Web … it's the meme that just won't quit. The reasons why are pretty obvious. Besides a catchy name, Big Data is a real issue faced by virtually every firm in business today. But what's frequently lost in the shuffle is the fact that Big Data is the problem, not the solution. Big Data is what marketers are facing—mountains of unstructured data accumulating on servers and in stacks, across various SaaS tools, in spreadsheets and everywhere else you look in the firm and on the cloud.


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Miley Cyrus was on Jimmy Kimmel last night. Then she flew to New York to perform at Good Morning America. In super white short shorts that must leave lint everywhere.
Apparently at GMA, Miley was asked about the status of her relationship with Liam Hemsworth. Her response was very similar to the one she gave Rolling Stone:
"I'm wearing a ring, so. . ."
And we're supposed to fill in the blank. And that blank is supposed to be "so you're still engaged". But… it doesn't HAVE to be either.
I mean, semantics, sure. But you know that she knows that people are doubting it. If she didn't give a sh-t, she'd just not answer. But if you want to answer, if you want to say it, say it. If you are, then you are. Unless you want us to keep guessing. The guessing is a story. Or maybe it's something else. The point is though, that ring line, it's not what it is at face value, is it?


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Toshiba has announced two new Blu-ray players – with the BDX2250 and BDX1250 due to arrive later this year.
Both players are designed to be affordable but provide decent performance and are billed as "offering the ideal step into the world of Full HD entertainment".
The BDX2250 and BDX1250 offer 1080p upscaling, Dolby True HD audio, USB connectivity and BD Live 2.0
The more expensive BDZ2250 also brings an Ethernet port which offers connected applications.
Those apps include YouTube Leanback, Picasa and the BBC iPlayer.
The Toshiba BDX2250 and BDX1250 have been given a UK release date of Q4 2011, with UK price for both to be confirmed.
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Justin Bieber's Mother Adds Her Voice to the Pro-Life 'Crescendo'
The mother of the pop-music star is executive producer of a new movie.
LOS ANGELES — The producers behind the new award-winning short film Crescendo hope that their film has the same kind of life-altering effect as movies such as October Baby and Bella.
Created by the same team that put together Bella, the debut of Crescendo Feb. 28 also features a video testimony by Pattie Mallette, the mother of pop-music teen favorite Justin Bieber, as a fundraising appeal for crisis-pregnancy centers nationwide.
Producers Eduardo Verástegui, Jason Jones and Leo Severino plan to debut the 15-minute film, and Mallette's appeal to raise funds for crisis-pregnancy centers around the country, at individual- and organization-hosted showings. Their goal is to release the film on more than 100 screens during a special one-night event.
"My lifelong mission has been to work for the full protection of the human person," said Jones, founder of Movie to Movement. "I wanted to create a universal film that promotes the dignity and worth of the human person across cultures and time."
Based on a true story, Crescendo is set in the 18th century. It tells the story of a series of events that turn an ordinary day into an extraordinary experience for a woman (portrayed by Colombian actress Montserrat Espalde) whose life will never be the same. The film enlisted the talent of accomplished Mexican writer and director Alonso Alvarez.
Mallette, the film's executive producer, recorded a special appeal at the conclusion of the film that shares her own testimony. Mallette became pregnant at the age of 17 and spent the duration of her pregnancy living at a Canadian crisis-pregnancy center.
"I felt alone and scared and unprepared and didn't have anywhere to go," Mallette told the Register about her experience. "If it wasn't for the crisis-pregnancy center, I'm not sure where we would be. They offered me a place to stay, education, proper nutrition and gave me the confidence to be the best mom to Justin that I could be."
Mallette said the film really resonated with her.
"I could relate to the position of the mother in the film — also the mother of a musical son," said Mallette. "I had a lot of pressure not to keep my baby. I could relate with her."
Mallette said that Justin Bieber hasn't yet seen the film, but is well aware of it.
"He knows about it; I've talked to him about it," said Mallette. "We're working out details for the debut while I'm on tour with Justin in Europe in February."
"I'm excited to lend my name to support this project," said Mallette. "I'm excited to give others the same opportunities I had. My hope is that this movie encourages young women just like me all over the world that there is a safe place they can go where people will take care of you."
February Debut
Heartbeat International, a national network of pregnancy-help centers, is encouraging like-minded organizations to participate with Movie to Movement in hosting a showing as a way to fundraise within their communities.
"I encourage every pregnancy-help organization to bring the blessings of Crescendo to their own community for the grand premiere on Feb. 28," said Peggy Hartshorn, president of Heartbeat International. "The film is riveting and powerful, and the life-affirming finale will stay in your heart. It's a unique, enjoyable and beautiful way to raise much-needed dollars to save and change lives in our ministries."
More than a dozen pregnancy centers have already signed up to host the film. Among them are four Expectant Mother Care/EMC Frontline Pregnancy Centers, which are based in New York, and the Gabriel Project on the West Virginia-Ohio border.
Attorney Khadine Ritter first saw the film at a gathering in November.
"I was very impressed with the movie," said Ritter. "It was very moving, cinematically beautiful and very powerful. Afterwards, during a break, I told Jason I wanted to help."
Ritter is working with the Mid-Ohio Valley Gabriel Project of West Virginia to show the film as a fundraiser for the pregnancy-help center.
The film will be shown at the Regal Cinema at Grand Central Mall in Vienna, W.Va., and the organization is working with local churches, right-to-life organizations and the pregnancy-help center's donor list to promote the showing.
The cost to host the film ranges between $700 and $2,500 for the necessary site license, disc and movie promotional materials. Details are available through the film's website.
Reaction to the Film
The film has already garnered more than 15 international film-festival awards for its high production value and artistry, including the Heartland Film Festival's Crystal Heart Award and "Best Short Film" from the Hollywood Film Festival.
It has also attracted the support of many.
"Crescendo is powerful in content and truly makes you think," said Andrea Trudden, director of communications and marketing with Heartbeat International. "The cinematography is phenomenal."
"Crescendo touches the heart and soul of life's bittersweet song with a powerful promise," said Alveda King, pastoral associate with Priests for Life. "If the notes are left in God's hand, he will create a masterpiece."
"Crescendo is a beautiful, powerful, transformational short movie that reveals an important deeper truth," said Ted Baehr, MovieGuide publisher.
Some may question the value of a short vs. a feature-length film, but as Pixar has demonstrated through the animated short subjects that precede its feature-length films, there is an audience.
Register film critic Steven Greydanus compared the artistic value of a short to a parable.
"The main value of a short is that it offers you a way to tell the story you want to tell — and often more creatively than a feature film," said Greydanus, founder of Decent Films. "A short film is like a short story, potentially like a parable. A quick sketch, a simple scenario has a special kind of power to capture the essence of inspiration, of a single idea."
"In this age of YouTube, if a short succeeds, it can go viral and have a huge impact," Greydanus added.
The producers hope that the lasting impact of Crescendo is in saving lives. They've seen it happen before.
According to Jones, who provides Bella to crisis-pregnancy centers through the Bella Hero Project, that film has resulted in more than 581 women who have chosen life after seeing the movie.
"Movies have a way of working their way from the screen into your heart," said mother Crissy Stanley. "Because of Bella, I decided to choose life and am now the proud mother of beautiful twins, who are my 'miracle babies' that I can't imagine my life without."
Tim Drake is the Register's senior writer.


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Or, trying to upgrade internet in the 21st century.
I will name some names in this post only because the last time I blogged about a banjaxed product, someone from that company actually saw my post and sent me a free widget. So, with that in mind… AT&T, listen up and pay attention!
I sent the following letter this morning to Randall L. Stephenson, the CEO of AT&T:
Dear Sir:Update from later in the day: When I got back from my afternoon coffee shop sojourn, I found a message from T*** on my answering machine. He said that the DSL disconnection STILL has not made its way through the system, and therefore he still cannot schedule me for installation, but he will follow up again tomorrow and keep me informed.
I am writing to draw your attention to a serious deficiency in your system.
Let me state at the outset that your sales representative named T*** in New Mexico is a credit to your company. He has worked very hard on my behalf, but all of his best efforts (and those of his supervisor) were not enough to overcome the flaw in the ordering system.
I have had DSL internet for many years through R*******, a local provider. While they are a very good company and I do prefer to use local businesses as much as I can, their DSL is just too slow for today's needs, so I made the decision to upgrade to Uverse internet plus voice. I placed an order online on Friday, September 19, 2014.
On Saturday, September 20, 2014, I received an email informing me that due to existing service at my address, the order could not be completed, and that I needed to have the existing service disconnected.
I used the online chat feature of the website to converse with someone in tech support, who suggested I call the sales department. I did so, and was connected to T*** in New Mexico. By the end of our conversation, we had concluded that I was essentially stuck in an endless loop; the ordering system at your end would not allow scheduling of installation until the existing service was confirmed to be disconnected; but needless to say, because I work online from home and I take online classes as well, I could not schedule disconnection of the DSL until I knew when the Uverse installers were coming. But the installers could not be scheduled until the sales and ordering system was satisfied, by its own internal criteria, with no overrides able to be done, that the existing service was gone.
Do you see the problem here?
T*** called me back yesterday (Monday, September 22) after speaking to his supervisor. He brought in a support technician named E* from R*******via conference calling and explained the problem. E* said that in his experience, all the Uverse installers needed to do was hot-swap the wires when they got here, and that would turn off the DSL and turn on the Uverse. However, despite every trick that T*** tried to get through the system at his end, he was not able to move the process forward to the point of scheduling installation, and no one in his vicinity had the ability to override.
Thus, while we waited, E* put us on hold and disconnected the DSL at his end, gave T*** a cancellation number, and set me up for a temporary dial-up account. (T*** was horrified at the very thought, as he should be.)
I had to go to B*** B** to purchase a modem because nowadays, laptop computers do not come so equipped.
When I got home from that excursion, I found a message from T*** indicating that the DSL cancellation had not yet filtered through the system, he was still unable to complete my order and schedule Uverse installation, and he would check on it as soon as he got in on Tuesday (today), and call me.
Meanwhile, I sit here in the dial-up ghetto, unable to get any significant work done. The public library does not open until noon; but even so, any public wi-fi is going to be a problem because the nature of my work involves transmitting HIPAA-protected medical information.
In summary, from a technical standpoint, my internet service should have been able to be switched in a manner that would minimize my downtime. This can be easily accomplished by the Uverse installation technicians, and apparently this was how it was done in the past.
However, due to a serious design flaw in the sales and ordering system, I am stuck with dial-up internet for at least the next week. In this day and age, that is unacceptable.
At this moment, when I attempt to check my order status online (at the glacially-slow dial-up speed) I find that the order was last updated 3 days ago.
Again I would like to emphasize that T*** is a credit to your company, and has gone above and beyond in his efforts to resolve my dilemma. However, his hands are tied by the system.
If I didn't hate C****** already for reasons I won't go into here, by this point I would have told AT&T goodbye and gone with another internet provider.
I would urge you to investigate this flaw in your system and take steps to ensure that future customers do not wind up in the same boat as me. I would also boldly request that since I initially placed the order last Saturday, I should be bumped to a position in the installation queue commensurate with that date.
Incidentally, I had to e-mail the above letter to the CEO because his fax machine just rang and rang and rang. Nice. /sarcasm
Goodbye for now from dial-up purgatory. How did we EVER function in this environment?? (I should have timed how long it took for Blogger to simply load the page for me to paste in—after writing it offline--and post this entry. My best guesstimate is about 10 minutes, including all the times I had to refresh the timed-out page. Ouch.)


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Unearthing Ancient Civilizations
A.R.E. Houston Center
by Peggy Sue Skipper
If you read my last post, you know that I am a big fan of A.R.E.'s Houston Center which has become my spiritual home. Last year, I discovered the importance of ancient sites while writing a book with and for Dr. Sam Osmanagich, PhD. I realized that I wanted to be a part of bringing this incredible information to the world. One thing synchronistically led to another, and my business partner, Rita Mills and I were able to bring together three world renowned experts on pyramids and ancient archaeological sites for a one-day conference Unearthing Ancient Civilizations on Saturday, March 5, 2011 in Houston, TX. The conference, which supports A.R.E.'s Houston building project with a donation of a portion of the proceeds, includes presentations by Dr. Sam Osmanagich, Andrew Collins, and Christopher Dunn followed by a Q&A Panel discussion where they will debate their theories and what all of this new information means.
About 10 years ago I attended a family reunion and learned about ancestors I had never heard of before. I realized some of the things about me made more sense. There were several, "Ah-ha, so …that's where I get it from!" moments during the weekend. In many ways I had felt alienated from the family I grew up around because I was so different. The discovery that I had so many relatives with the same talents and ambitions as me was in many ways life altering.
It has become clear to me that ancient sites are the key to discovering our heritage in much the same way. It is as if we, as a species, are gradually finding out we were adopted in a sense and that our lineage could be very different than what we have been told. There are so many unanswered questions about these ancient sites, and more are being discovered all the time. Who built them? Why were they built? When were they built? Science just hasn't effectively answered these questions for some of us. For example, Machu Picchu is one of the most famous of ancient sites in the world and is located high in the mountains of Peru. Dr. Sam says that clearly there were four different civilizations involved with the site and the oldest was the most advanced! Now, how is that explained? An issue never clearly addressed by the scientific community. This is just one of the many reason more and more explorers and pioneers in this field are at odds with mainstream scientific thought.
At the Unearthing Ancient Civilizations Conference Dr. Sam will be speaking on his discovery of pyramids in his home country of Bosnia—the first pyramids to be discovered on the European continent. The largest pyramid in this complex is 30% larger than the largest pyramid on the Giza Plateau in Egypt. This discovery has been very controversial in the scientific community, and Dr. Sam has been vilified on one hand and praised on the other in archaeological circles. He has published nearly twenty titles to date with two new ones coming out just prior to the conference. Ancient History Behind the Veil bridges the gap between science and spirituality, and Pyramids Around the World contains the scientific data he has accumulated throughout his career studying pyramids. For more information about his work, visit SamOsmanagich.com.
Chris Dunn began his pyramid odyssey in 1977 after he read Peter Tompkins' book, Secrets of the Great Pyramid. His immediate reaction after learning of the Great Pyramid's precision and design characteristics was to consider this edifice may have had an original purpose that differed from conventional opinion. Chris concluded that it must have originally been built to provide a highly technical society with energy. Following the 1998 publication of The Giza Power Plant he has published many books and papers with his latest in 2010, Lost Technologies of Ancient Egypt, and his work is referenced in over a dozen books on Egypt. In the United States he has appeared on PAX Television, the Travel Channel, Discovery Channel, The Learning Channel, Lifetime Television and the History Channel in the Ancient Alien episode "The Evidence." To learn more, visit GizaPower.com.
Andrew Collins will be joining us from the UK, and then flying to South Africa to present at the annual Megalithamania Conference—just one more piece of evidence to substantiate the huge interest in ancient sites. Andrew is a science and history writer, and the author of various books that challenge the way we perceive the past. They include From the Ashes of Angels (1996), which theorizes that the Watchers of the book of Enoch were shamans responsible for the Neolithic revolution, and that their homeland—the biblical Eden—was southeast Turkey, where archaeologists have recently found the oldest stone temple in the world. Gods of Eden (1998) says that Egyptian civilization is thousands of years older than is conventionally believed. Gateway to Atlantis (2000) tries to prove Plato's Atlantis was located in Cuba and the Bahamas, and The Cygnus Mystery (2006) argues that veneration of the Cygnus constellation was responsible for the world's earliest sky religions. His most recent book, Beneath the Pyramids, explores Giza's cave underworld, rediscovered by the author in 2008. Andrew, born in 1957, lives with his wife Sue near Marlborough, Wiltshire. For more information, visit AndrewCollins.com.
We believe that people are ready to hear what these ancient sites have to tell us about our collective past. Perhaps we can find a better future if we understand our true history and know our past better. The content of this conference is a first for Houston and we know there is a large community interested in the information.
We also have 50 tickets to the conference that have been donated to college students and professors. There will be a drawing on Feb 20, 2011 for the winning tickets and interested parties should send an email with their name, contact information and school affiliation to: email@example.com.
For more information on the drawing and the conference please visit the website at: www.UACConference.com. I hope to see you there!
Peggy Sue Skipper is the co-founder of The New Era Times, an online newspaper which seeks to present innovative ideas and ideals as a beacon for those seeking understanding of the evolving consciousness (TheNewEraTimes.com). She is the author of two books: The Art of Conscious Evolution and Love Signs and is working on a new book scheduled for release in early 2011. She is also the producer and host of "The New Era Cafe" TV show.


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Mink Shoes: Unique, vegan, hip & trendy
I'm happy to say there are a lot of vegan, faux and non-leather shoes on this beautiful planet. Whether you're seeking to buy a $20 pair of hot vegan shoes or a $300 pair, we eco gals definitely have options. Today I want to focus on the latter. If you're in the market for high quality, upscale, vegan shoes, then I suggest you check out Mink Shoes. They are 100% vegan and they come in the coolest, most unique styles. Each shoe is adorably named after a different animal. You can have your very own shoe farm!
While perusing the Mink Shoes website you might notice the Monkey, Hog, Armadillo or Coyote shoes beckoning you for your next purchase. Being a Texas gal and all I'd buy the Armadillo and the Coyote shoes just for their namesake. (*note* – That's if I had gobs of money to spend, of course… which I don't!)
Each pair of shoes is hand made in Italy and upholds the highest standard of quality.
Mink shoes fit every personal style whether you love glitz & glitter (Bull, Cow), platform action (Beaver, Chick) or elegant satin T-strap shoes (Cock, Hen).
My personal favorite is the Coyote (pictured in this post). They are Spanish influenced, black and orange with polka dots and matching flowers. They have a slight platform which I adore and they are completely girlie and fun. These shoes go great with a black mini skirt or dressy jeans.
Each pair of shoes is ~$355
For more info: Mink Shoes
About Sunny (Sunny's Profile)Longtime vegan, hardcore compassionate beauty junkie, serious cake aficionado, and lover of all things floofy and sparkly! If there's something in particular you'd like me to review, drop me a line at firstname.lastname@example.com. You can also find me on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and Google +.
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Cute shoes!!
And I need to focus on finding vegan shoes that are environmentally safe, I often end up purchasing non-leather options that aren't as eco-friendly as I'd like.
Thanks for this post! I've never heard of these before but they are absolutely perfect for my blog 🙂
Yeah, those shoes are expensive but they sure are pretty.
Oh, how I wish I had the money to buy a veritable shoe farm from Mink for me and for all my shoe-loving friends!


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A patch to navtree for plone 4.0.4 which fixes a buildout issue. This is the latest stable release.
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Plumi 4.0 Final Released
We are pleased to announce the release of the final stable version Plumi 4.0 based on the latest Plone 4.0.
The Plumi 4.0 Final plumi.app package can be found on PyPI here:
Or here on the Plone.org website:
This version includes bug fixes and improvements to ensure a stable release primarily focused on rebasing Plumi on Plone 4, in addition to other improvements and re-factoring of Plumi including new production and development buildouts located inside the plumi.app egg, updating the caching system, cleanup of installation code and moving parts to GenericSetup, replacing older products with newer and better maintained products or removing dependencies and other improvements. FFmpeg and codecs required by the transcoding framework are also now included in the buildout which means a simpler installation process.
Recent changes for the final release include:
- fix authorlisting error if a user doesn't have a member folder [clopy]
- remove duplicate icons for news and events [clopy]
- fix login form allignment issue on safari [clopy]
- update personalize form for plone 4 [clopy]
- restored category and country information on video listings [clopy]
- removed homepages field for the final release [clopy]
This version is stable and production-ready, but send us any bugs you may find by lodging them as a ticket here:
This is a major step forward for the Plumi project, which includes all the improvements available inside Plone 4. Plone 4 is faster and easier to use than ever, you can read all about it here:
This release has been produced by Unweb (https://unweb.me) in conjunction with EngageMedia (https://www.engagemedia.org).
Plumi 3.1.2 Security Release
A new 3.1.2 Plumi package has been released including an important security patch addressing an XSS vulnerability. Please update your Plumi 3.x sites immediately.
You can download a tar.gz of the package here.
This vulnerability was discovered by Andy Nicholson of Infinite Recursion. Thanks Andy!


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The Dreyfuss Planetarium is closed until further notice.
The Alice and Leonard Dreyfuss Planetarium is a spectacular interactive theater for learning about astronomy, space and planetary science. Audiences can explore the constellations, travel through the Solar System, visit distant galaxies and soar to the edge of the Universe.
(Please note: Planetariums tickets are not included with General Museum admission, and must be purchased in addition to General Museum admission.)
$6 Adults
$3 Members, Seniors, Students, Children under 12
(Price is per ticket per show; additional shows require additional ticket purchase.)
General Information
- All visitors and Museum Members must report to the front desk for ticketing before proceeding to the planetarium.
- Planetarium tickets are not available online at this time and are not included in general museum admission. Tickets go on sale at the front desk as soon as the Museum opens on a first- come, first-served basis. Please plan to arrive early.
- Seating is limited, programs begin promptly and latecomers cannot be admitted.
- The planetarium is not recommended for children under 4 years old. Strollers are not permitted and all children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Advance reservations are required for schools and groups. Please call the Education Office at 973.596.6690.
For more information, call 973.596.6529, or send an e-mail to email@example.com.
Visitor Tips
- Programs begin promptly. We suggest you arrive an hour before showtime. Always leave yourself enough time to park the car, purchase tickets, check your coats and strollers, visit the restrooms, etc.
- Planetariums are not like movie theaters. Planetariums are too dark to allow audience members to come and go as they please (it is dangerous and disruptive). Latecomers will not be admitted.
- Visit the restrooms before the program begins. Once the lights go down, visitors can leave, but are not permitted to reenter (see above).
- Planetariums are great places for kids, but to recreate a nighttime environment the planetarium theater has to be dark. As a general rule, planetarium shows are not recommended for children under 4 years of age. Note that strollers are not permitted.
- Seating in the planetarium is limited to 50 people. Try to avoid planning your trip for busy days (i.e. schools vacations and holidays).
- Please turn off cell phones, beepers and other noisy electronic devices while inside the theater. Food and drink are not permitted in the planetarium.
Funding for the Dreyfuss Planetarium renovation was provided by the City of Newark Capital Projects. The Newark Museum, a not-for-profit museum of art, science and education, receives operating support from the City of Newark, the State of New Jersey, the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, corporations, foundations and individuals. Funds for acquisitions and activities other than operations are provided by Members of the Museum and other contributors.
The Dreyfuss Planetarium is an institutional member of the International Planetarium Society.


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Paranoiac has been largely ready for release for about a week now. However, the latest round of beta-testing has revealed a couple of minor, cosmetic issues. These don't occur with v2.3.2 of GZDooM (the latest official release) but occur with the newest development build of GZDooM:
1. The fade-in and fade-out in the TITLEMAP does not work.
2. The fog effect in the freezer areas of Map 15 doesn't work.
We could have released the game for v2.3.2 of GZDooM, but Davitch discovered a few days ago that saved games don't remember gravity setting of maps in v2.3.2. This is rather important in the Xen maps. (The newer GZDooM dev builds have fixed this, thankfully.)
So, all-in-all, the situation is FUBAR. Therefore, for now we are delaying the release in the hope that these minor issues will be resolved by the next official release of GZDooM. Stay tuned. Hic!
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Colonel Chris Hadfield wasn't the first astronaut to tweet from space, but his engagement with fans and the people who followed him on social media was unprecedented. One attendee at his conversation with Adam last week at NASA Ames asked how he felt about the reception of his social media presence, and whether that kind of interaction was planned from the start. His response is transcribed below.
"Social media is a really interesting new invention. It's not just what it seems to be. It is kind of a changer of behavior and human communication. I'm really impressed with it. And the word that is important is 'social.' The big difference for me is this. A lot of media is a broadcast. 'This is our product, this is what we've done, and we are now sending it to you.' Like all of the news you watch on television, all of the advertisements. All of the media that exists is a prepared message that is broadcast at you.
The wonder of social media, when it's used properly, is that it is an invitation to come aboard into my world. If you want. And that's a real difference. And at first I had no interest in social media. Even Twitter--I thought 'what a stupid name.' Twitter sounds like two eleven year olds talking to each other--why would I have anything to do with that? But the first time I used it was when I was living at the bottom of the ocean. And they said, 'we want you to tweet.' And as commander of that mission, I explained to everybody [at the Aquarious underwater laboratory] what it was supposed to be.
I watched--and the beauty of it was--the guys who would never ever tell you a cool thing they had seen, or a transient emotion they had, or some insight that had occurred to them, suddenly had an outlet with which to share those things. Not only with the whole world, but with the members of the crew. And as the commander, I would go through and read what the guys had tweeted during the day and be delighted! It was like they had invited me into their emotions, thoughts, and observations that they would never have, otherwise. So then I thought 'ah, I understand this. This is really interesting." This is a whole different way to share something personal and honest at an almost effortless and instantaneous level. I was converted, then.
So I recognized, once I got to orbit, that this was going to be a terrific way--so long as we had connectivity--to be able to share the experience. I wanted to do it on my first and second spaceflights, but we just didn't have the technology yet. And I still didn't know this last time. So I went to my son Evan who had just finished his MBA and I made a deal with him. I said 'I'm going to send you an email and a picture, and can you please tweet it for me because I don't know what the connectivity will be.' But it turned out we did have good connectivity most of the time, enough bandwidth so I could log in from the space station.
"It allowed not only me, but other crew members, to honestly share the human experience with anybody in the world who wanted to come on board."
It allowed not only me, but other crew members, to honestly share the human experience with anybody in the world who wanted to come on board and see what was happening. And that is what really works with social media. A lot of people treat social media as another extension of a bullhorn. 'Hey, look at me now. Hey, buy my soap.' And that's not how it is successful. Social media is a way to honestly show what is interesting and intriguing to you and let people look at it if they want to. And it spoke for itself.
I was delighted and amazed by the number of people who came on board with us, who wanted to see it. Evan sent me a note, a couple months into it, and said 'Hey dad, ask people what they want a picture of.' And hundreds of thousands of people from around the world said 'I want a picture of my home town.' Because, number one, I love it. It's where I'm from. But more importantly these people wanted to see how how their home towns fits into the context of the rest of the world. And I was in the position to show them that. And for me, that was hugely unifying. These people were connected, on board, so I could take pictures of every home town that I could manage while I was up there. I took about 45 thousand pictures in the time I was up there. So people could get a better global perspective of how they fit in. Social media allowed that."
Of course, you can find Colonel Chris Hadfield on social media at @cmdr_hadfield and Facebook.


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Hey, it's another awards show!
Ben Affleck was the toast of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Film Awards on Sunday night after "Argo" won honors for Best Film and Best Director.
The star's acclaimed movie about the real-life 1979 Iranian hostage crisis beat out the likes of "Les Miserables," "Life of Pi," "Lincoln" and "Zero Dark Thirty" for the ceremony's main prize.
He was also named Best Director, ahead of Oscar nominees Michael Haneke ("Amour") and Ang Lee ("Life of Pi") and Quentin Tarantino ("Django Unchained") and Kathryn Bigelow ("Zero Dark Thirty"), who, like him, were snubbed by Academy Awards voters.
Speaking to the star-studded crowd at the BAFTAs, an overjoyed Affleck stated his role behind the camera has rejuvenated his Hollywood career.
He said, "This is a second act and you've given me that, this industry has given me that. So I'd like to dedicate this award to anyone else who is looking for their second act."
Affleck's Argo won three awards altogether – it also picked up the prize for Best Editing.
In the acting categories, Daniel Day-Lewis continued to rule over the 2012/2013 awards season by picking up the Best Actor trophy for his turn as President Abraham Lincoln in "Lincoln" while French screen legend Emmanuelle Riva took home the Best Actress award for her portrayal of a tragic stroke victim in "Amour."
Anne Hathaway ("Les Miserables") and Christoph Waltz ("Django Unchained") triumphed in the Best Supporting Actress and Actor categories respectively, and director Sir Alan Parker was was handed the Academy's highest honor, the BAFTA fellowship, in recognition of his career achievements. He followed in the footsteps of fellow filmmakers Martin Scorsese and Steven Spielberg.
The event was held at London's Royal Opera House and was hosted by British comedian Stephen Fry.


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To call his tiny body of work 'uneven' would be an understatement. But there are many people who feel that the novel and the best of the stories are as good as anything produced during the 1970s, which is saying something.
The most anthologized of the stories is probably "The Detwiler Boy", a gem of hardboiled horror.
The most disturbing of the stories, at least to my past self who read these decades ago, is "Under the Hollywood Sign". Harlan Ellison, in his introduction to the collection, wrote
"Under the Hollywood Sign," I think, is a perfect example of that one quadruple somersault from the highest bars that Tom could manage again and again, but which Reamy-clones never seem able to pull off. In this piece, as I say, we can hear the singular voice of Tom Reamy, singing a dangerous song of primal fears so deep and yet so commonplace that we automatically reject them, precisely because they may be universally shared. No one likes to imagine him- or herself as a potential point-beast ready to run with the slavering pack.
The best-reviewed story of the collection is the title story, "San Diego Lightfoot Sue", which I read in the Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction when it first appeared in 1975. It has also been anthologized a few times.
The story "Twilla" is an effective and disturbing horror piece of the sort Zenna Henderson might have written if she were not nearly as nice a person as she was.
My teen self loved the story "Insects in Amber", which is a shameless teenage wish-fulfillment story, and the weakest of the lot by any objective measure.
I have never read Blind Voices; I have never even seen a copy of it. Those who have read it speak very highly of it.